Bible Quote by Gergory A. Boyd
““Origen taught that when we come upon a biblical passage that seems unworthy of God, we must humble ourselves before God and ask the Spirit to help us find a deeper meaning in the passage that is worthy of God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom by Gregory A. Boyd, 2015
When Scripture appears troubling, we should humble ourselves and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance to uncover its deeper, divine significance.
In simple terms: Seek deeper meaning in difficult passages through humility and spiritual guidance.
Key Takeaway
Ask God for insight before judging.
Themes
humility
spirituality
interpretation
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal Bible study
- sermon preparation
- theological education
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
biblical hermeneutics
divine inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when the Spirit feels silent?
- What practices help you stay humble in study?
A Different Perspective
The Spirit may not always reveal a clear answer, leaving ambiguity.
![“Then I [Ezra] proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions.” quote by Tyndale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/132/tyndale-16725_right-way_then-i-ezra-proclaimed-a-fast-there-at-t_1424562.jpg)
